Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
GREEN: Track record exemplary
Election time is approaching. As you consider your vote for Kootenai County Commissioner, District 3, I urge you to vote for Dan Green. Disregard misinformed smear campaigns by his opponents and take a close look a…
ROMNEY: An enemy of the people
When asked by a female in his audience, “Where should the millions of women who depend on Planned Parenthood go for their health care after you destroy this program?” Willard Mitt Romney gave one of his usual cold-…
SCAM: This one narrowly averted
Thought I would let you know of a call I received recently that your readers might be interested in.
STORY: Deserved more coverage
I am a parent at Winton Elementary who attended the faux wax museum on Tuesday, April 3, that the fourth-grade students put on. When I heard that The Press had been there I was very excited to read the write up on …
IDAHO: Why it beats Washington
Choosing to live in Idaho instead of Washington state was a no-brainer for me. Idaho has a population of approximately 1,585,000, while Washington has a population of approximately 6,725,000. Washington has 4.25 ti…
DEMOCRATS: It's caucus time 4/14
Saturday April 14 at 10 a.m. at the Harding Family Center, the Kootenai County Democrats will be holding their caucus. Much ado was made of the Republicans’ caucuses; turnout was good and several venues were needed…
POLICE: Verify acts independently
I am so glad Troy Evans’ account of the shooting of Justin Todd was recorded. Mr. Evans deserves a public service medal for his letter and video.
PTSD: It's no laughing matter
Thank you, Al Holm, for raising support and awareness for our soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A civilian told me that he knew an Army cook diagnosed with PTSD. When he said he thought…
EASTER: The Son also rises
Most all people want to think that their life on Earth is important. Important to them; important to others; important to family and friends.
RECALL: Kroc fans, just say no
This is an appeal to all Coeur d’Alene residents who are current Kroc members, former Kroc members or have benefited in any way from the Kroc Center.
STORY: It takes two to mediate
Regarding “Mediation starts in Bates case,” I don’t know how the judge could possibly think that mediation is “more efficient” and offers “better results usually” if the dead man isn’t included! I guess they figure…
DRIVING: Be good example
Debbie’s challenge: I would like us all to really consider doing this. I see these infractions going on in our little town way too often. It’s getting ridiculous and we all need to be the example.
HEALTH: See how county ranks
How healthy is the county where you live in comparison to other counties in Idaho? The health of a community depends on many different health factors, including the environment, education and jobs, access to and qu…
OFFICIAL: Martinson tried in right county
I read the March 22 Coeur d’Alene Press article about Donald Gary and it would be appropriate to correct some basic misconceptions held by Mr. Gary.
BALES: Justice works both ways
I am writing about the U.S. soldier who has been charged with shooting some Afghanistan civilians. There is all this frenzy to try this U.S. soldier quickly and execute him, never mind his having suffered a traumat…